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A Modest Plan to Save Coal

Subsidies for renewables distort the market. My legislation would help level the playing field.

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Larry Bucshon

March 14, 2018 11:56 a.m. ET

Americans take electricity for granted. When we flip a light switch or turn on a television, we expect it to work every time. A resilient and reliable energy grid to deliver affordable electricity is critical for the well-being of society, the expansion of the economy, and the security of the nation.

There are many sources of energy that can power the grid. As a supporter of an all-the-above energy strategy, I believe utility companies should rely on a diverse mix of fuel sources, just as investors rely on diversified stock...